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| Format | Drama |
| Created by | Bob Lowry |
| Starring | Hank Azaria Paget Brewster Blythe Danner Anton Yelchin Andy Comeau Kimberly Brooks Oliver Platt |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. Drama is the specific mode of Fiction represented in Performance. Robert Lowry is the name of Robert Lowry (governor (1831–1910 American politician governor of Mississippi Robert Lowry (hymn writer Hank Albert Azaria (born April 25 1964 is an American Film and Television Actor, director, Comedian and voice artist Paget Brewster (born March 10, 1969 in Concord, Massachusetts) is an Actress who appeared in the short-lived Comedy series Blythe Katharine Danner (born February 3, 1943) is an American Emmy - and Tony Award -winning actress. Anton Viktorovich Yelchin ( Russian Антон Викторович Ельчин; born March 11, 1989) is an American Andy Comeau is an actor He is most well-known for playing Theodore "Teddy" Huffstodt the mentally unbalanced brother of lead character Dr Kimberly Brooks is an American voice actress in the Anime, Feature films, Video games and Theatre industy Oliver Platt (born January 12 1960) is a Canadian stage film and television Actor. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
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| Running time | approx. 42 minutes |
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| Original channel | Showtime |
| Original run | November 7, 2004 – June 25, 2006 |
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Huff was an American television drama series produced by Sony Pictures Television for Showtime. Showtime is a subscription television Brand used by a number of channels and platforms around the world but primarily refers to a group of channels in the United Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Sony Pictures Television Inc (SPT is an American Television production /distribution company Showtime is a subscription television Brand used by a number of channels and platforms around the world but primarily refers to a group of channels in the United The series was created by Bob Lowry and features Hank Azaria as Dr. Robert Lowry is the name of Robert Lowry (governor (1831–1910 American politician governor of Mississippi Robert Lowry (hymn writer Hank Albert Azaria (born April 25 1964 is an American Film and Television Actor, director, Comedian and voice artist Craig "Huff" Huffstodt, a successful psychiatrist whose life changes abruptly when a 15-year-old client commits suicide in Huff's office. Psychiatry is a medical specialty which exists to study, prevent, and treat Mental disorders in Humans Psychiatric After years of helping clients deal with their traumas, Huff now has to deal with his own, and is forced to re-evaluate his career and his entire take on life. The first season was broadcast on Showtime between November 7, 2004 and January 30, 2005. Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The second season premiered on April 2, 2006 and ended on June 25, 2006. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Two days before the finale, Showtime announced that the show would not be picked up for a third season. [1]
The two-hour pilot episode was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia. Vancouver (vænˈkuːvɚ is a coastal Later, production for Huff was moved to Delfino Stages in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles (lɑˈsændʒələs los ˈaŋxeles in Spanish) is the largest City in the state of California and the American West
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Cast
Besides Azaria, the cast included Paget Brewster, Blythe Danner (who won the Emmy Award in 2005 and 2006 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Izzy), Oliver Platt, Anton Yelchin, Andy Comeau, Kimberly Brooks, and Jack Laufer. Paget Brewster (born March 10, 1969 in Concord, Massachusetts) is an Actress who appeared in the short-lived Comedy series Blythe Katharine Danner (born February 3, 1943) is an American Emmy - and Tony Award -winning actress. Oliver Platt (born January 12 1960) is a Canadian stage film and television Actor. Anton Viktorovich Yelchin ( Russian Антон Викторович Ельчин; born March 11, 1989) is an American Andy Comeau is an actor He is most well-known for playing Theodore "Teddy" Huffstodt the mentally unbalanced brother of lead character Dr Kimberly Brooks is an American voice actress in the Anime, Feature films, Video games and Theatre industy
Those making recurring guest appearances on the show during its first season included Lara Flynn Boyle, Robert Forster, Swoosie Kurtz, Annie Potts, and Faith Prince. Lara Flynn Boyle (born March 24, 1970) is an American Actress. Robert Forster (born Robert Wallace Foster Jr; July 13, 1941) is an Academy Award -nominated American Actor. Swoosie Kurtz (born September 6 1944 is an American Actress. As of 2008, she stars as Lily Charles in the ABC series Pushing Annie Potts (born October 28 1952 is an American television and film actress. Faith Prince (born August 5, 1957) is an American actress and singer known primarily for her work on Broadway. In its second season, Huff also managed to attract high-profile recurring guest stars, including Sharon Stone and Anjelica Huston. Sharon Vonne Stone (born March 10, 1958) is an American Golden Globe - and Emmy -winning Actress, producer, and former Anjelica Huston (born July 8, 1951) is an Academy Award - and Golden Globe Award -winning American actress and former
Primary characters
- Dr. Craig 'Huff' Huffstodt, played by Hank Azaria
- Beth Huffstodt, played by Paget Brewster
- Russell Tupper, played by Oliver Platt
- Isabelle 'Izzy' Huffstodt, played by Blythe Danner
- Byrd Huffstodt, played by Anton Yelchin
- Theodore 'Teddy' Huffstodt, played by Andy Comeau
- Paula Dellahouse, played by Kimberly Brooks
Secondary characters
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List of episodes for Huff
Season 1: 2004-2005
| Episode # | Production Code | Airdate | Title | Summary |
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| 1 | 101 | November 7, 2004 | Pilot | Dr. Anjelica Huston (born July 8, 1951) is an Academy Award - and Golden Globe Award -winning American actress and former Sharon Vonne Stone (born March 10, 1958) is an American Golden Globe - and Emmy -winning Actress, producer, and former Alexander Anthony ″Alex″ Black (born April 20, 1988 is a American television and Motion picture actor Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Craig "Huff" Huffstodt is a Los Angeles psychiatrist whose life and career comes under fire after a 15 year old gay patient of his commits suicide in his office. While at home, Huff tries to deal with his family's insanities, including his very opinionated mother, Izzy, who is constantly butting into Beth, his wife's, business. |
| 2 | 102 | November 14, 2004 | Assault and Pepper | Huff has to go to the Medical Board and defend himself and his practice with Russell as his attorney. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " At work, Huff has his hands full with Melody Coatar, who is a dangerous bipolar patient. Huff is later informed that he's being sued by the parents of the boy who committed suicide in his office. |
| 3 | 103 | November 21, 2004 | Lipstick on Your Panties | Byrd sneaks off to a teenage party and when Beth finds out what her 14 year old son did there, she goes ballistic, as Huff tries to convince her that nothing is wrong. Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Izzy's best friend, Lois, ends up having a major stroke. Huff has to prepare for his testimony in the wrongful-death lawsuit. Meanwhile, Russell has a party at his house that involves a ton of liquor and drugs. |
| 4 | 104 | November 28, 2004 | Control | Huff is upset when he discovers that a surprise witness has been called in the wrongful-death lawsuit. For the town in Argentina, see 28 de Noviembre. Events "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Russell hits Huff with tough questions in his preparation for the suit. Beth and Izzy fight about Izzy's not reserving privacy in the early morning. Meanwhile, Byrd ends up tutoring one of his high school classmates, Gail. |
| 5 | 105 | December 5, 2004 | Flashpants | Huff gets a surprising visit from his father who wants him to be a go-between for him and Izzy. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Beth discovers that her mother has found a lump in her breast. Russell tries to rescue a client, a sitcom star, who is now addicted to drugs and alcohol. At work, Huff discovers that Melody wants a transitional session between him and her new therapist and gets a visit from Doris, the mother of his now dead patient, who wants to know more about her son. |
| 6 | 106 | December 12, 2004 | Is She Dead! | Pepper, a hooker Russell picked up not too long ago, comes to him for his services this time because she's facing grand larceny charges. Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Beth tries to stay busy as she deals with her mother's cancer and Izzy getting on her last nerve. Teddy goes missing from a field trip. Huff and Doris try to heal one another as they finally come to an understanding. |
| 7 | 107 | December 19, 2004 | That Fucking Cabin | After he keeps having a surreal dream about his childhood, Huff decides to take off on a visit to the woods for a camping trip at the family cabin with his father and son. Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " This marks the first time all three generations of the family are together at the cabin. Meanwhile, Russell embarks on a liver detoxification and cleansing program, with a surprising result. Also, Beth ends up having a strange encounter with one of Huff's patients while home alone. |
| 8 | 108 | December 26, 2004 | Cold Day in Shanghai | Huff is not happy when Melody returns in his sexual fantasies, and at the most inopportune times. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Russell is coming out of his body cleansing and purification regime in time to take Laura, one of the partners in his law firm, out to dinner. Byrd is under tremendous peer pressure to steal drug samples from his father. Meanwhile, Beth has a verbal run-in with the cops in a convenience store. Russell lobbies Izzy to sign her divorce papers. |
| 9 | 109 | January 2, 2005 | Christmas Is Ruined | Huff's optimistic enthusiasm for this year's Christmas celebration meets its match when Beth's family, including her sick mother and competitive sister, arrive for the festivities. Events 366 - The Alamanni cross the frozen Rhine River in large numbers invading the Roman Empire. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Izzy strains to be hospitable and good-natured, particularly when Russell comes with an unusual date, and pays one last visit to her best friend in the hospital. Byrd plays host of his own when his lost flame Gail shows up with an unexpected present. |
| 10 | 110 | January 9, 2005 | The Good Doctor | Huff grapples with the dangers of psychiatry when a young, eager and attractive pharmaceutical rep does her best to persuade him to aggressively prescribe. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. But Beth discovers an item in Izzy's closet that may be alarming enough to distract him from his flirtation. Over in the land of Russell, Huff's lawyer friend may be the victim of federal surveillance or simply the victim of his own paranoia. |
| 11 | 111 | January 16, 2005 | The Sample Closet | With the guilt of his near-miss infidelity weighing down on him, Huff misinterprets Beth's partnership with a young, attractive business client. Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Russell does the best he can to counsel his best friend while getting news that puts him in a position where somebody has him by the balls for the first time in his life and there's nothing he can do to change it. |
| 12 | 112 | January 23, 2005 | All the King's Horses | As Beth prepares for the arrival of her gravely ill mother, the rift between her and Huff escalates, putting them both in a position we've never seen them in before. Events 393 - Roman Emperor Theodosius I proclaims his nine year old son Honorius co-emperor Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. With Huff realizing that there's no way he'll ever be able to "put the toothpaste back into the tube," Russell confronts the horrifying possibility that he may have unintentionally started a family during a recent ecstasy binge. |
| 13 | 113 | January 30, 2005 | Crazy Nuts & All Fucked Up | Huff's sanity is seriously called into question by his family after a series of unfortunate and wildly unpredictable events and circumstances, one involving Melody, threaten to make a big tear in the fabric of the Huffstodt family. Events 1648 - Eighty Years' War: The Treaty of Münster is signed ending the conflict between the Netherlands and Spain Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Russell has to decide if he wants to be a father or not. Izzy refuses to allow Teddy to take a new anti-psychotic drug, one that could also possibly kill him. Beth learns her mother's cancer has spread to the spine. Byrd is a little stunned by the adults pinballing around him. Huff screams at Russell that he's in for a fall. |
Season 2: 2006
| Episode # | Production Code | Airdate | Title | Summary |
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| 14 | 201 | April 2, 2006 | Maps Don't Talk (1) | Huff still feels guilty and angry, and so do his family and friends, about his potentially fatal fight with his best friend, Russell. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Beth's mother is dying and Beth is having a difficult time dealing with it. Izzy and Byrd have become estranged from the family. Meanwhile, Russell takes on a troubled new client, Dauri Rathbun. |
| 15 | 202 | April 2, 2006 | Maps Don't Talk (2) | Huff begins his search for Teddy in Mexico, but cannot find him. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. He ends up being forced to ask Russell, whom he nearly killed and who wants to have nothing to do with him, for help in locating his brother before something drastic happens. Meanwhile, Beth finds that Madeline has taken a turn for the worse and does not know what to do. |
| 16 | 203 | April 9, 2006 | Whipped Doggie | Huff is less than pleased with where Teddy choses as his assisted-living facility. Events 193 - Septimius Severus is proclaimed Roman Emperor by the army in Illyricum (in the Balkans) Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Russell ends up asking Huff to give a professional opinion of his new client's behavior. Teddy has a moving moment with Byrd, and Beth's mother's health dramatically changes. |
| 17 | 204 | April 16, 2006 | Sweet Release | Huff's romantic weekend alone with Beth ends up getting very steamy. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Izzy meets a man while at a Palm Springs casino. Byrd ends up breaking into a neighbor's house and is caught. |
| 18 | 205 | April 23, 2006 | Used, Abused and Unenthused | Huff discovers that Teddy is becoming more independent after a conversation he has with Dr. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Lena Markova. Beth has a problem with a client at her job and Russell gets an ultimatum from his boss that does not set well with him. |
| 19 | 206 | April 30, 2006 | Red Meat | Huff gets an unexpected visit from his father. Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Teddy ends up meeting a very attractive young lady while down at the beach. Izzy finds herself arrested on a DUI charge. Beth decides that she will host a meeting of Paula's prayer group. Russell tracks down his young client, who is at a drug house, and then ends up joining in the festivities. |
| 20 | 207 | May 7, 2006 | So. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. . . What Brings You to Armageddon? | Huff's father decides that he will extend his stay, and some family members feel he is wearing out his welcome. Lena asks Huff to address her alternative psychiatric therapy students. Byrd offends some people with his latest art project. Meanwhile, Russell ends up going on a drug-fueled bender. |
| 21 | 208 | May 14, 2006 | A Cornfield Grows in L. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. A. | Huff and Beth get into a major fight at their therapist's office. Teddy and Alyssa's relationship begins to heat up. Also, Russell decides to pay a visit to Kelly. |
| 22 | 209 | May 21, 2006 | Radio Silence | Huff has become ill, both emotionally and physically, because of his relationship with Beth. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Some of the things Teddy has told others about his relationship with Alyssa finally catches up with him. Russell fails to a keep an important promise that he made to Kelly. Meanwhile Ben's attempt to reach out to Izzy fails. |
| 23 | 210 | June 4, 2006 | Bethless | Huff decides that he is going to leave Beth, but neither Byrd nor Izzy are happy about it. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. After Alyssa finds out about what Teddy has been lying about, it might lead to the end of their relationship. Meanwhile, Russell faces the consequences of what he did to Kelly. |
| 24 | 211 | June 11, 2006 | Tapping the Squid | Beth is shocked when Izzy offers to help her in her time of need. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Byrd and Eli decide to get even with James for all he has done. Huff and Russell hit the town. |
| 25 | 212 | June 18, 2006 | Black Shadows | Huff and Russell's friendship is in danger of ending for good. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Izzy decides that Byrd needs discipline of the physical kind. Beth ends up getting closer to Alec. Meanwhile, Teddy's mental actions send Alyssa on her way. |
| 26 | 213 | June 25, 2006 | Which Lip Is the Cervical Lip? | Teddy attempts to murder his girlfriend. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Russell helps Kelly deliver their baby. Byrd blows up over family's actions and demands to be sent to boarding school. Beth tells Huff she doesn't want him to come home. Izzy finally decides to speak with Teddy. Huff decides he doesn't know how he's doing anymore. |
DVD release
Huff - Season One was released on Region 1 DVD on March 21, 2006. DVD video discs may be encoded with a region code restricting the area of the world in which they can be played DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is Events 630 - Byzantine emperor Heraclius restores the True Cross to Jerusalem. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. All 13 episodes from the first season are presented in Anamorphic widescreen (1. Anamorphic widescreen is a videographic technique utilising rectangular (wide pixels to store a Widescreen image to standard 43 aspect ratio. 78:1) with Dolby Digital 5. Dolby Digital is the marketing name for a series of lossy audio compression technologies developed by Dolby 1 Audio. [2] Extras include commentary tracks on four episodes, three featurettes, five minutes of deleted scenes and a gag reel. On disc based video formats an audio commentary is an additional audio track consisting of a lecture or comments by one or more speakers that plays in real time with video Featurette is a term used in the American film industry to designate a film whose length is approximately three quarters of a reel or about 20-44 minutes in running time - thus midway Deleted scene is a commonly-used term in the entertainment industry especially the film and television industry which usually refers specifically to scenes removed from or replaced by
Currently, there are no announced plans to release "Season Two" on DVD.
Trivia
- The show's characters often visit a bar named "Lori-Etta's", after producer Lori-Etta Taub.
- Oliver Platt and Hank Azaria attended Tufts together, where the two performed on-stage together in various undergraduate productions.
References
External links
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